Shakespeare&Sharks

Costumes.
After last years mermaid effort I learnt a lesson.
Costumes are much easier if you use a pattern!

I am a convert.
So much so that when a pattern website recently had all their patterns reduced to 99c I purchased a dozen costume variations.
I am positive it was a worthwhile investment.

Hugo starred in his class production of Romeo&Juliet last month and 'puffy' shirts were required.
I sewed three.

A heavy white linen with lace trim.

A self stripe cotton with black leather thonging.

And a fine white linen for my Handsome son.
They used a lot of fabric,nearly four metres each,but they were pretty straight forward to sew!

This was the pattern I used and it was a ripper!

For presentation night Lidia needs a shark costume.
After a quick scoot around E-bay I found this pattern.

I used a wet look vinyl for the front. I purchased it here and I can thoroughly recommend this seller.

I used black drill for the back.

The eyes,mouth and teeth are made from felt.

Two layers of tulle cover Liddy's sweet little face.

He has a dorsal fin padded with polar fleece and a pointy cushion to pad out his head.

It was actually very simple to sew. The instructions were straightforward and the pieces fitted together well.

Costumes sorted!

Next up Zara's Christmas dress!

xx N